Avize the Centre of the White Grape District-- Its Situation and
Aspect-- The Establishment of Giesler and Co.-- The Tirage and
the Cuvée-- Vin Brut in Racks and on Tables-- The Packing-Hall,
the Extensive Cellars, and the Disgorging Cellier-- Bottle
Stores and Bottle-Washing Machines-- Messrs. Giesler's
Wine-Presses at Avize and Vendangeoir at Bouzy-- Their Vineyards
and their Purchases of Grapes-- Reputation of the Giesler
Brand-- The Establishment of M. Charles de Cazanove-- A Tame
Young Boar-- Boar-Hunting in the Champagne-- M. de Cazanove's
Commodious Cellars and Carefully-Selected Wines-- Vineyards
Owned by Him and His Family-- Reputation of his Wines in Paris
and their Growing Popularity in England-- Interesting View from
M. de Cazanove's Terraced Garden-- The Vintaging of the White
Grapes in the Champagne-- Roper frères' Establishment at
Rilly-la-Montague-- Their Cellars Penetrated by Roots of Trees--
Some Samples of Fine Old Champagnes-- The Principal Châlons
Establishments-- Poem on Champagne by M. Amaury de Cazanove 129